Our whale watching tours from hervey bay commence in midjuly and extend to early november as part of the humpback whales annual migration along the east coast of australia. The ross sea extends much further southas far as the gould coast, some 200 miles 320 km citation needed from the south polebut most of that area is. Magdalena bay whale watching by row sea kayak adventures. Whale watching in mexicos magdalena bay audley travel. Each year, thousands of california gray whales make the 10,000mile or more 16,000kilometer round trek from their arctic feeding grounds to the warm pacific breeding waters of mexicos baja peninsula. Private whale watching excursion to magdalena bay, mexico. Baja is well known as a great place to whale watch. We ended up having a fantastic day because one whale pair adopted our boat and hung out with us for over an hour. A san francisco ship aquetnet whaled at magdalena bay in 185253.
Mag bay tours resource page where campers can find current swell. Magdalena bay and the surrounding mangrove areas and coastal estuaries sustain a variety of resident and migratory waterfowl see ovando et al. If you visit our social media, youll notice that this is a busy time of year, for guests, family and friends. Your first whale watching session will start immediately upon arrival. Towards the end of december, they begin to arrive in. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay gray whale watching guaranteed. Wild loreto tours transportation sea and land tours loreto. Take the private tour and enjoy this adventure to the fullest or share the boat and save a big buck. Gray whale watching in lopez mateos is an incredible experience. Whale watching in sonoma county whale watching in sonoma county california is very popular because there are so many easily accessible prominent high points from which to watch for whales. In february 2012, i booked a tour to magdalena bay in baja california, mexico to see the whales which give birth in the laguna there through viator. Gray whale watching at adolfo lopez mateos, magdalena bay. For magdalena bay, use questions 6 through 8 from the gray whale obstacle course viewing questions.
I think they stay later in guerrero negro at scammons lagoon. Our 9day midwinter kayaking adventure in the sea of cortez with whale watching in magdalena bay, offers the experience of a lifetime for kayakers, bird and wildlife lovers, whale watching enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Travel with guided, small groups, paddle to islands and camp on isolated beaches. In magdalena bay, gray whales seek attention from humans and completely alter your perception of whale watching. You will have the privilege to embark on a interactive adventure through the majestic ever glade waters of magdalena bay with father crispin whale king or one of his 3 sons that with grand passion follow in his. Magdalena bay whale watching, puert san carlos, baja california sur, mex. Baja whale watching may be a yearround activity, but gray whale season peaks in the winter months of januarymarch. Gray whales arrive in bajas magdalena bay february 18, 2016 by wildcoast leave a comment the gray whale eschrichtius robustus is one species of whales that was hunted mercilessly during the ix and early xx centuries and was taken to the verge of extinction. February is peak month for both grey whales and visitors, and whale watching trips take place in magdalena bay and san ignacio lagoon. The bay of whales was a natural ice harbor, or iceport, indenting the front of ross ice shelf just north of roosevelt island, antarctica. Magdalena bay is a series of lagoons sheltered from the pacific ocean by low barrier islands and is the worldrenowned winter nursery grounds of the california gray whale. Family whale watching in magdalena bay sea kayak adventures.
The gray whale eschrichtius robustus is one species of whales that was hunted mercilessly during the ix and early xx centuries and was taken to the verge of extinction. The laguna is quiet but full of life, for thousands of years the gray whales have migrated here to give birth to their calves and nourish them until they are strong enough to make their journey back to the cold waters of alaska. Despite a hundred or so attempts to colonize it, 30milelong magdalena bay remains very remote. Magdalena bay whales operates its remote, beachside magdalena whale camp on the bay about a 30minute boat ride from puerto san carlos. Gray whales in magdalena bay, lopez mateos cabo whale trek. For killer whales, use questions 3 through 10 from the gray whale obstacle course viewing questions. Whale watching magdalena bay outfitters magdalena bay. Proudly creating lifelong memories for more than 20. Ground transportation, private plane and overnight options available. Magdalena bay whales puerto san carlos 2020 all you need. Aug 28, 2017 despite a hundred or so attempts to colonize it, 30milelong magdalena bay remains very remote. Whale watching in magdalena bay after a good hearty breakfast be ready to depart 7.
Gray whales arent the only species to see while in baja. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet. Starting from 2016 cabo trek offers now 2 days excursions to for gray whale watching in lopez mateos, also known as magdalena bay. Inside the bay the whales are friendly and eager to be touched and seen up close and personal. Gray whales arrive in bajas magdalena bay the wildcoast blog. After 40 years of working with whale sightings and having a constant interaction with our clients, all agreed. This bay is particularly noted for the seasonal migration of the california gray whales that. Gray whales whale watching in magdalena bay cabo trek. Take the private tour and enjoy this adventure to the fullest or share the boat and save a. Vacation whale watching activities in mexico expedia. Exclusive to magdalena bay, is the whale watching tours, in lopez matoes, minutes away from the whales tale inn. Villas mar y arena magdalena bay whale watching tours. We booked our tour through the hotel with calafia whales but had recommendations where people did right through their site.
Gray whales arrive in bajas magdalena bay the wildcoast. After a good hearty breakfast be ready to depart 7. Join facebook to connect with magdalena bay whales and others you may know. Explore the best of both baja, mexico coasts on an oars baja sea kayaking and whale watching adventure.
From middecember to march, the grays mate and calve in the west coast shallows of scammons lagoon, san ignacio lagoon and magdalena bay. This past february, my husband and i had the extraordinary opportunity to visit magdalena bay for a onceinalifetime whale experience. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet up. Stay in a cabana by the beach and live a unique encounter with gray whales in one of our private tours.
It takes seeing just one picture of a magdalena bay whale watching excursion for it to hit your wildlife bucket list. You will have the privilege to embark on a interactive adventure through the majestic ever glade waters of magdalena bay with father crispin whale king or one of his 3 sons that with grand passion. Such trusting wildlife can sometimes be exploited, so whale watching tour companies at magdalena bay are highly regulated. The gray whale spends summers in the waters off of alaska, and then heads 6,000 miles almost 10,000 km south to the warmer lagoons of baja in january, february and march. During september each year, the pacific gray whale, eschrichtius robustus, begins its 6,000 mile or so journey from the icy waters of the bearing sea to one of several of bajas warm pacific lagoons. The tents are situated at such places from where you can watch the whales. Magdalena bay whales puerto san carlos tripadvisor.
As a wildlife watcher, its important to keep a respectful and federally regulated. Get up close with wildlife in mexicos magdalena bay travel. Of the whale watching tours we offer in baja mexico, this one is best for seeing whales at very close range, and plenty of them. Wild loreto is the number one tour operator in baja california sur, mexico offering unique outdoor nature adventure tours in loreto, island tours, historical tours, cave paintings tours, and beautiful sunset catamaran cruises. Gray whales of magdalena bay from december to march, more than 400 gray whales come to magdalena bay in lower baja california sur, mexico. Bahia magdalena is a 50 km long bay in comondu municipality.
Gray whale watching in bahia magdalena, bcs, mexico. The protected lagoon is the perfect place for the whales to give birth and raise their young. A baby whale, just a few days old, comes to visit at magdalena bay in mexico. Whale watching in magdalena bay wake to the fresh scent of coffee and tea, and possibly fit in an early morning whalewatching session from the beach while the guides prepare your hot breakfast. Touching gray whales in magdalena bay mexico oc mom blog. Since 1991, we have arranged whale watching trips utilizing the best dive and land adventure specialists. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of mexico. After many years and numerous conservation efforts the global population of gray. In pursuit of grey whales at a magdalena bay whale. Video of a baby gray whale playing beside our boat in magdalena bay, baja california sur, mexico, february 2017. The connections possible with our fellow mammals in the lagoons of magdalena bay are absolutely joyous and should be at the top of any bucket list you may be creating. The gray whales arrive in the cabo san lucas area usually in late december.
Our first, and best sighting of the grey whales in the bay. If youre here just for the sea kayaking, the best time to visit baja is the end of octearly dec, as well as marapr, as the wind drops and the sea of cortez is clear and calm. Magdalena bay whales puerto san carlos 2020 all you. It is the southernmost point of open ocean not only of the ross sea, but worldwide. When in december the first whales arrive this place becomes increasingly visited by tourists from all over the world to. Magdalena bay is the largest wetlands ecosystem on the west coast of baja and one of the most important in north america. Whale watching in magdalena bay mexico the lodge at mag bay. Baja california whale watching day trips to book or not to. Meeting the gray whales in magdalena bay quintess member. Magdalena bay is known for some of the best whale watching perhaps in the world. A couple of years ago i was in magdalena bay the middle of march and only half a dozen motherbaby pairs were still in the lagoon.
Beware of magdalena bay whale tours magdalena bay, baja. But this isnt sea world and the whales dont perform on cue. Today there are only a couple of modest fishing towns to the north and smaller villages that live. There they enter the sheltered lagoons along the pacific coast where barrier islands protect them from the storms and surf of the open ocean. When you research this excursion, you are lead to believe that you are going to unexplored territory and. Whale watching in magdalena bay wake to the fresh scent of coffee and tea, and possibly fit in an early morning whale watching session from the beach while the guides prepare your hot breakfast. Whale watching at magdalena bay, mexico audley travel. Each year about january the whales enter the bay to breed and raise their young. The gray whale spends summers in the waters off of alaska, and then heads 6,000 miles almost 10,000 km south to the warmer. There they enter the sheltered lagoons along the pacific coast where barrier islands protect.
Gray whales are typically the second most commonly encountered whale species seen on cabo san lucas whale watching tours. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Situated about 5 hours north of cabo san lucas, this stretch of land is populated by a small community of fisherman. Gray whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. During the season, thousands of majestic humpbacks visit the calm protected waters of the bay for their annual holiday, and allow guests the opportunity to get up close and. This video is being managed exclusively by newsflare. Wild loreto tours staff goes above and beyond to make your visit a memorable unique experience. Cabo san lucas is the southern most wintering range of the gray whale. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of meixco the worlds population of gray whales returns each winter to mexicos baja peninsula. Our respect and knowledge grows with each passing year, and we continue to be amazed with our extended family, the majestic gray whales. The whale monitoring program also generates whale distribution data used to determine where and when whale waters vessel operating restrictions are needed during the summer visitor season. The whale monitoring program covers glacier bay and most of icy strait, but park waters west of dundas bay are not monitored. Whale watching tours in magdalena bay, whale camp magdalena.
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